Obituaries

Michael Marino

Michael Marino

Feb 11, 2015

OXFORD - Michael George Marino, 60, passed away on February 11, 2015 after a valiant struggle with cancer. He leaves his loving and devoted wife, Tricia (Ethier) Marino of Oxford; two sons, Eric and his partner, Kayla Savoie of Oxford; Maxx of North Grosvenordale, CT; three step daughters, Regina Mandella of Oxford; Stephanie Forrester and her husband, Greg of...

Gloria Wade

Gloria Wade

Feb 10, 2015

OXFORD - Gloria A. (Quist) Wade, 89, of Wheelock Street, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace A. Wade who died in 1971; and her brother, Water E. Quist. She is survived by five children, Geraldine M. Grzyb of Dudley, Linda E. Fontanella of Pompano Beach,...

Philomond Gagne, Iii

Philomond Gagne, Iii

Feb 10, 2015

OXFORD - Philomond "Phil" Gagne III, 77, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Joan A. (Gallant) Gagne who died in 2009. He is survived by three children, Curt J. Gagne and his wife Theresa of Oxford, Brenda A. Gagne of Holland,...

Kathleen Pinard

Kathleen Pinard

Feb 7, 2015

OXFORD - Kathleen Bernice (Briggs) Pinard, of Old Worcester Road, died Saturday, February 7, 2015, in her home. She was known as "Bern" to family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Albert G. Pinard; her son, Edwin W. Laprade and his wife Carol of Fort Myers, FL; her beloved grandchildren, Michelle Ouelette and her...

Jamie Wahlstrom

Jamie Wahlstrom

Feb 4, 2015

OXFORD - James M. "Jamie" Wahlstrom, 44, of Dudley Road, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, after a long struggle with addiction. He is survived by his son, Brandon J. Wahlstrom of Oxford; his mother, Barbara A. (Lareau) Moody of Oxford; his uncle, Richard J. Shurick of Jacksonville, FL; and two nieces, Amaya Shurick...

Kenneth Lippe, Sr.

Kenneth Lippe, Sr.

Feb 3, 2015

WEBSTER - Kenneth W. Lippe, Sr., 64, died peacefully on February 3, 2015, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jane (Markarian) Lippe of Webster; three children, Kimbley Dumphy and her husband Adam of Thompson, CT, Jacqueline Lippe of Webster, and Kenneth Lippe Jr. of Webster; a brother, Thomas Lippe and...

Robea Richards

Robea Richards

Jan 31, 2015

NORTH OXFORD - Robea J. (Bonin) Richards, 93, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at St. Joseph's Manor in Trumbull, CT. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Valmore J. "Val" Richards, who died in 2004. She is survived by two sons, Norman Richards and his wife Patricia of New Haven, CT, and Dennis Richards of Danielson, CT;...

William Yucatonis, Sr.

William Yucatonis, Sr.

Jan 30, 2015

NORTH OXFORD - William P. "Bill" Yucatonis Sr., 64, a former abrasives executive at Norton Company and life-long resident of Oxford and Charlton, MA, died after a short illness on Friday, January 30 2015, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, with both his sons and best friend, John Morin, by his side. He is survived by two...

Robert Bailey

Robert Bailey

Jan 21, 2015

DUDLEY - Robert E. Bailey, 90, of Hayden Pond Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, in his home after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Mary A. (Bouret) Bailey of Dudley; two children, Gene Bailey and his wife Elizabeth of Dudley, and Linda J. Madonna of Leicester; a brother, Charles...

Gladys Cullen

Gladys Cullen

Jan 16, 2015

OXFORD - Gladys R. "Nanny" Cullen, 92, died at home from myeloma on Friday, January 16, 2015, while in the care of her family and VNA Hospice. Known by all as Nanny, she was the heart and soul of her family and an immediate friend to everyone she encountered. She was born and raised in Greendale and worked for...

John O'Keefe

John O'Keefe

Jan 12, 2015

OXFORD - John R. "Jack" O'Keefe, 78, of Waite Street, died Monday, January 12, 2015, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce M. (Dion) O'Keefe of Oxford; two children, Patty A. O'Keefe of Webster and Scott R. O'Keefe and his wife Karen of Oxford; a brother, Peter O'Keefe of Florida;...

Maria Santos

Maria Santos

Jan 9, 2015

OXFORD - Maria A. (Henriques) Santos, 93, formerly of Highland Avenue, died peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015, at Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Jose N. Santos who died in 1989. She is survived by her son, Julio H. Santos of Newington, CT; her grandson, Julio E. Santos and his wife Michele of...

Jacqueline Berthiaume

Jacqueline Berthiaume

Jan 8, 2015

DUDLEY - Jacqueline M. (Bolduc) Berthiaume, 80, of Joshua Place, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 8, 2014, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Paul R. Berthiaume Sr., who died in 2008. She is survived by four children, Neil A. Berthiaume of Webster, Mark C. Berthiaume and his wife Cheryl of Oxford, David C....

Theodore M.D.

Theodore M.D.

Jan 7, 2015

DUDLEY - Theodore A. Gulkin, M.D., 78, of Dresser Hill Road, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan L. (Vitkus) Gulkin of Dudley; his son, Eric T. Gulkin and his wife Pattie of Dudley; two sisters, Sylvia...

Carol Tarbell

Carol Tarbell

Jan 6, 2015

WEBSTER - Carol Jeanne Tarbell, 67, of Fifth Avenue, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in her home. She is survived by her mother, Constance I. Tarbell of Webster; her sister, Karen L. Ward and her husband Kerry of Florida; three children, Connie Daniels of Dudley, Cathy Shepard of Webster, and April Walker of Putnam, CT; six grandchildren,...

Everett Carey

Everett Carey

Dec 30, 2014

OXFORD - Everett H. "Sam" Carey, 92, of Oxford, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Phyllis (Hafstrom) Carey; his children, Donna LaPlante and her husband Jeff of Auburn, Greg Carey and his wife Laura Lee of Dudley, Rev. Scott Carey of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and...

Jeanne Jones

Jeanne Jones

Dec 24, 2014

AUBURN - Jeanne E. (Graveson) Jones, 60, of Duncan Avenue died suddenly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after battling a long illness. She is survived by five children, James White of Northbridge, Michael White of Auburn, Rene "T.J." White of Auburn, Amanda White of Providence, RI, and Stacy Johnson of Auburn; her mother,...

Steven Tremblay

Steven Tremblay

Dec 22, 2014

OXFORD - Steven R. Tremblay, 56, died on Monday, December 22, 2014. He is survived by his son, Scott A. Tremblay of Charlton; his parents, Lawrence "Lefty" R. Tremblay and Betty A. (Dunlop) Tremblay of Oxford; his sister, Shelly A. Tremblay of Oxford; his brother, Michael J. Tremblay and his wife Jennifer of Sterling; his former wife, Beverly A....

Newman Neal

Newman Neal

Dec 9, 2014

OXFORD - Newman A. Neal, 88, formerly of Oxford, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jessie C. (Janes) Neal of Southbridge; his son, Cyril Neal and his wife Linda of New Hampshire; three grandsons, Keith Neal and his wife Tara of Upton, Jason Neal and...

Dung Nguyen

Dung Nguyen

Dec 7, 2014

OXFORD - Dung V. Nguyen, 41, of Clarence Drive, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, from pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Amy M. (Boris) Nguyen of Oxford; three children, Rebecca L. Nguyen, Megan A. Nguyen, and Matthew Y. Nguyen, all of Oxford; his mother, Phai T....